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Month: June 2023

First openly gay United Methodist bishop talks about Pride month: “It invites others, no matter who they are, to be more authentic”

By Mekialaya White Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (KCNC) — It is Pride month, and we are celebrating at CBS News Colorado. That includes highlighting people blazing trails in the LGBTQ community, like Bishop Karen Oliveto. She’s the first openly gay bishop in the United Methodist Church. CBS News Colorado’s Mekialaya White

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OnPoint Community Credit Union offers free eBook on how to build, maintain your credit score

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rising interest rates and record-high debt have caused credit scores to level off, according to the most recent FICO report. To help consumers protect and build their credit, OnPoint Community Credit Union has released a free eBook, the “Guide to Credit Reports and Scores.” The guide includes tips on understanding credit history and how it can

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Chris Christie Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Personal Birth date: September 6, 1962 Birth place: Newark, New Jersey Birth name: Christopher James Christie Father: Wilbur “Bill” Christie, an accountant Mother: Sondra (Grasso) Christie Marriage: Mary Pat (Foster) Christie (1986-present) Children: Bridget, Patrick, Sarah and Andrew Education:

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Biden calls out ‘prejudiced’ and ‘hysterical’ lawmakers seeking to restrict LGBTQ protections

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted efforts across the country to roll back LGBTQ+ protections, referring to proponents of the restrictions as “hysterical” and “prejudiced.” During a joint news conference at the White House alongside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Biden said the administration’s fight for LGBTQ+ rights is

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US suspends all food aid for millions in Ethiopia after investigation finds ‘widespread’ theft

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United States Agency for International Development says it has suspended all food aid to Ethiopia after an internal investigation found donated food intended for needy people were being diverted on a “widespread” scale. USAID did not say Thursday who diverted the food aid. An internal memo prepared by a group

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